Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Temperature issues
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
General sentiment indicates good cleanliness; specific mentions of clean rooms.
Service
8.6
Staff were friendly and accommodating, with positive experiences noted.
Location
8.74
Excellent location close to the beach and town, highly praised.
Room Quality
7.99
Mixed reviews; issues with room temperature and size noted.
Amenities
8.32
Some good amenities mentioned, but a lack of USB sockets noted.
Value for Money
8.18
Some concerns about pricing; perceived as tourist-priced.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Breakfast was excellent, but some complaints about food temperature.
Overall Experience
8.4
Generally positive with minor issues; overall satisfaction high.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:35

Property Description

Magnificent Seafront Location
The Royal Albion, with its historic roots dating back to 1760, offers a breathtaking view of Viking Bay in Broadstairs. Enjoy the perfect blend of seaside tranquility and town convenience with Charles Dickens' Bleak House just a glance away.

Comfortable En Suite Rooms
Experience comfort and convenience in any of the 21 en suite rooms, each equipped with satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. Wake up to picturesque views of the town or the bay from your window, creating a memorable stay.

Delightful Amenities
Indulge in complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and start your day right with a delicious full English breakfast included in your stay. With rear gardens leading to the seafront promenade and sandy beaches, the Royal Albion offers a charming seaside escape.

Book now to experience the historic charm and seaside beauty of the Royal Albion.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LCY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2011 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 8.18
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Mrs K E • solo_traveller • gb
7
One night in Broadstairs
Pros:

The location overlooking Viking Bay.

Cons:

Our room was up 5 flights of narrow stairs. Hotel does not have a lift but staff did carry suitcase upstairs for us.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
8
Great stay. Will be back again.
Pros:

Perfect location. Great hotels and excellent views

Cons:

The stairs are difficult if you are older

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
H
Helen • couple • gb
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
C
Copus • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The staff, room with sea view, were lovely. And breakfast was the best, cooked perfect for me.

Cons:

Pillows were to hard for me. No lift i was not told, but the staff carried the case up the stairs for me.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
R
R • couple • gb
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
J
john • couple • gb
7
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
J
Joseph • couple • gb
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • gb
10
Really lovely hotel, great staff, exceptional breakfast, comfortable room: loved it!
Pros:

Exceptional service, fantastic location, comfortable room

Cons:

It was hot. Fan nice touch, but probably need air con now heat waves more frequent.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
9
Great location, comfortable and friendly staff
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff. Comfortable rooms and good breakfast

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • gb
8
Historic hotel in great location with very friendly staff
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The bacon at breakfast - undercooked

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • gb
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • gb
10
Perfectly located in a lovely seaside town
Pros:

Location couldn’t be better

Cons:

No carpark

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
The hotel was perfect the staff were really good as was the breakfast and dinner.This was our second stay and Will defin
Pros:

The room was very nice and clean and quiet as well. Everything was perfect.

Cons:

We liked everything perhaps a small fridge in the room would be a nice idea

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Webb • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
9
Lovely, will definitely stay again
Pros:

The room
The staff
The vegan breakfast
Location
The sea view

Cons:

WiFi wasn’t working well, especially in the room

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very enjoyable and relaxing
Pros:

The room was very comfortable,and had lovely accessories.The breakfast was very enjoyable and didn’t have to wait too long for
the hot breakfast.
Location was great,near loads of amenities and restaurants.

Cons:

Parking was a problem,you had drive around until you found a parking place,as the car parks were full.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
M
margaret • solo_traveller • gb
10
Will return
Pros:

Very well kept. Welcoming. Nice breakfast. Met all my needs

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • extended_group • gb
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff, great food and breakfast, spotlessly clean, great location

Cons:

No fridge in room was a problem in the hot weather

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • gb
10
Most charming stay on the coast
Pros:

The most charming hotel on the coast! Absolutely beautiful design, spacious, authentic, gorgeous - loved it so much we booked another stay on the first night in!

Cons:

Virtually nothing

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee